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Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away
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Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away
June 27 12:37 AM
SEATTLE, United States (AFP) — Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have give...
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June 27 12:30 AM
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Third-country nationals row rocks Senate
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Third-country nationals row rocks Senate
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 27 12:28 AM
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Prayer warrior juror gets down on knees in court
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Prayer warrior juror gets down on knees in court
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 27 12:26 AM
Prayer warrior juror gets down on knees in court
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Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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June 27 12:26 AM
Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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JTA slams ministry over slow hurricane recovery at schools
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JTA slams ministry over slow hurricane recovery at schools
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JTA slams ministry over slow hurricane recovery at schools
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Trevdon ready to make his mark in dancehall
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Trevdon ready to make his mark in dancehall
June 27 12:24 AM
Trevdon ready to make his mark in dancehall
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Dembele conquers Norway’s vikings
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Dembele hat-trick as France swat Norway; Senegal stay alive
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Mother of autistic children highlights autism challenges with new book
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Mother of autistic children highlights autism challenges with new book
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL 
June 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Parents of children with autism usually stress the importance of patience to help their children live a normal life. Susan Vanriel-S...
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Florida school expands horizons for students with autism through Jamaica trip
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Florida school expands horizons for students with autism through Jamaica trip
June 6, 2026
A South Florida charter school dedicated to students with autism has brought a group of students to Jamaica for an international adventure aimed at fo...
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‘Learn. Play. Connect.’ autism workshop highlights need for stronger awareness and support
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‘Learn. Play. Connect.’ autism workshop highlights need for stronger awareness and support
May 1, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Despite heavy rainfall and early logistical challenges, the “Learn. Play. Connect.” Autism Awareness Workshop went on last weekend...
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Jamaican mom turns to herbal remedies for autistic child, launches book on nutritional therapy
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Jamaican mom turns to herbal remedies for autistic child, launches book on nutritional therapy
April 28, 2026
Raising an autistic child and another on the spectrum has not been easy for Sushana Guthrie who spent years navigating therapies and medications which...
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Supporting the autistic
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Supporting the autistic
The bonding between parents and special education needs assistants
April 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—In a word, it’s transformative – the bonding between parents and special education needs assistants to enhance the well-being of aut...
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Vaccines do not cause autism
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Vaccines do not cause autism
December 11, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland — A new analysis by the World Health Organisation reaffirmed there is no link between vaccines and autism -- contrary to theories ...
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Review shows no link between paracetamol and autism
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Review shows no link between paracetamol and autism
November 10, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) — There is no clear link between pregnant women taking the common painkiller paracetamol and autism in their children, despite rep...
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WHO sees no autism links to Tylenol or vaccines
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WHO sees no autism links to Tylenol or vaccines
September 23, 2025
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — Neither the painkiller Tylenol nor vaccines have been shown to cause autism, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on T...
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US regulator approves drug for autism treatment
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US regulator approves drug for autism treatment
September 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States (US) pharmaceutical regulator approved the drug leucovorin for the treatment of autism Monday, as ...
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Look out for early signs of autism
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Look out for early signs of autism
June 23, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Senior clinical psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose, is encouraging parents to be aware of ...
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Iran have certain World Cup last-32 place snatched away
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Graduation apartheid
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Third-country nationals row rocks Senate
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Third-country nationals row rocks Senate
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June 27, 2026
Third-country nationals row rocks Senate
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Prayer warrior juror gets down on knees in court
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Prayer warrior juror gets down on knees in court
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 27, 2026
Prayer warrior juror gets down on knees in court
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Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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June 27, 2026
Mandeville comedy Loaves of Laughter returns July 5
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